MCI Could Face Legal Hurdle
Over Verizon Bid

MCI Inc.'s history is stuffed with drama. Its current takeover fight is the latest chapter.

Now the board of the long-distance company, formerly known as WorldCom Inc., could face legal challenges if it proceeds with its plan to ask shareholders to approve a takeover offer from Verizon Communications Inc. that is less rich than what it has agreed to pay MCI's biggest shareholder.